Locals honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

1:55 AM,
Jan. 21, 2014

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It's the 28th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - observed annually the Monday after his birth, Jan. 15, 1929 - and people across the nation today are recognizing his work for freedom and social equality with celebrations, volunteerism, quiet reflection and more.

The Asbury Park Press asked Shore area leaders and residents to share how they honor King's legacy in their personal and professional lives, and here's what they had to say:

The Rev. Gil Caldwell, Asbury Park: "As one who marched with (the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.), who knew him and who met him in 1958, I find myself ...